🍝 Spaghetti with Meatballs – Authentic Cuban Flavor
Enjoy a timeless classic that never goes out of style. This Cuban-style spaghetti with meatballs combines perfectly cooked pasta with juicy meatballs and a rich Creole-inspired tomato sauce. A comforting and hearty dish, perfect for sharing with family and friends.
🧂 Ingredients for the recipe
For the spaghetti:
- 1 pound spaghetti
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Enough water for cooking
- Grated mozzarella or Parmesan cheese
For the meatballs:
- ½ pound ground beef
- ½ pound ground pork
- 1 egg
- ¼ cup milk
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, crushed
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ¼ cup ground crackers
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup vegetable oil
For the sauce:
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 garlic clove, crushed
- ½ cup dry cooking wine
- ½ cup tomato puree
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- Salt to taste
👨🍳 How to Make Spaghetti with Meatballs
1. Prepare the meat mixture
Place the ground crackers in a bowl and add the milk to soften them. Add the beef, pork, egg, onion, garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix everything thoroughly until a firm and even mixture forms.
2. Shape the meatballs
Form small meatballs of equal size to ensure even cooking. Roll each one in flour, coating them completely while shaping them into smooth, firm balls.
3. Brown the meatballs
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Fry the meatballs gradually until golden brown on all sides. Remove them from the oil and set aside.
4. Prepare the Creole-style sauce
Using the same skillet, sauté the onion and garlic. Add the tomato puree, black pepper, a pinch of salt, and the dry wine. Cook for a few minutes until the alcohol evaporates and the flavors blend together. Add the meatballs back into the skillet, cover, and simmer gently until the sauce thickens slightly.
5. Cook the spaghetti
Bring plenty of water to a boil with salt and olive oil. Add the spaghetti and cook until al dente. Drain well without rinsing to preserve the pasta’s texture.
6. Serve and garnish
Place the hot spaghetti onto individual plates, spoon the sauce and meatballs over the top, and finish generously with grated cheese before serving.
🔥 Tips for Better Results
If you prefer a lighter sauce, you can add a small splash of milk while the meatballs are simmering. Fresh parsley or basil also make an excellent garnish, adding aroma and color to the dish.
ℹ️ Additional Information
- Yield: 4 servings
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Category: Pizzas & Pastas
- Cuisine: Cuban
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- Cuban spaghetti with meatballs
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- Traditional Cuban food
Did you try this delicious Cuban recipe? Tell us in the comments how your meatballs turned out and which cheese you like best with this dish.
For the Spanish version, visit: Espagueti con Albóndigas a lo Cubano: Receta Casera Llena de Tradición.
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